Apprentices will perform maintenance and repairs on technologically advanced production machinery and electronic systems used to manufacture the iconic general aviation Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.
General Aviation
ForeFlight releases version 13.5
ForeFlight latest release, version 13.5, includes Hold Advisor, Augmented Procedures, EOP visualizations in Runway Analysis, and more.
Drone pilot forgets to get FAA authorization for flight
After realizing that I had not written down the authorization on my work order I immediately discontinued the flight and landed the drone.
Questions from the Cockpit: What is a Fowler flap?
Fowler isn’t a what, but a who. They’re named after Harlan Davey Fowler, the guy who invented the most complicated flap in our arsenal.
Massachusetts celebrating General Aviation Month in July
The state’s 37 public use airports support 199,000 jobs and more than $24 Billion in annual economic output according to MassDOT.
U.S. student takes top honors in global aviation artist contest
In the 35th anniversary edition of the competition, the theme was “A friendlier world with air sports,” celebrating the friendships that air sports forges with people from all over the world and of all ages. The theme for the 2022 contest is “Design Your Perfect Aircraft.”
New device enables airborne avionics testing
The AVX-10K validates the installation and performance of airborne systems during required bi-annual checks. With test capabilities ranging from a quick system auto-test to in-depth troubleshooting, the AVX-10K can be used for maintenance needs in the cockpit and anywhere around the aircraft.
Distracted pilot nearly lands on wrong runway
It’s not the people talking on the radio that will hit you, it’s the people that aren’t. A good scan is critical. Keep that head on a swivel and outside.
Picture of the Day: From sea level to 6,583 feet
Harm Zwanenburg submitted this photo and note: “We went from Holland at sea level to Courchevel in France at a height of 6,583 feet in our Tecnam P92Es. Great experience for us.”